CGOA’s Stages Holds Auditions For Bat Boy The Musical

Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association’s Stages Musical Theatre will hold auditions for Bat Boy The Musical on Saturday, January 27, 1:00 – 4:00 PM and Monday, January 29, 6:30 – 9:30 PM at the Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Ave, in Hood River. Please enter through the studio door on Cascade Ave. to the left of the main door.

CGOA will present Bat Boy The Musical, directed by Ashly Will, on the first three weekends of May. Come try out for this wacky, weird, dark comedy with heart inspired by the supermarket tabloid story from the 1990s. There are roles in this show for all ages and genders. No experience in theater is necessary. We love to see new faces!

​Rehearsals will begin the second week of March, usually three days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Some conflicts are fine, but actors must be available for a majority of rehearsals, mandatory dress rehearsals, and all performances. 

To learn more about the musical and a link to a video breaking down the show’s plot, songs, and themes visit gorgeorchestra.org. ​Watching bootlegs of the musical is highly discouraged as there are no good examples online. 

Please bring a song to sing for the audition—no longer than 3 minutes. Actors may use a karaoke backing track for their audition; an accompanist will not be provided. Performers will read some scenes from the script. There will be no dance audition. Please email director Ashly Will, ashlydwill@gmail.com, with any questions and to request the audition scenes. Sides from the script are available ahead of time to read and practice with at gorgeorchestra.org. 

The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and presenting musical performances of the highest quality in the Columbia River Gorge region. With a commitment to artistic excellence and education, the Association brings the joy of music to audiences of all ages.